Year-End Accountant – 3-Month Contract, Hybrid

Accountable Recruitment Limited; St Helens; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Accountable Recruitment Limited is seeking an Interim Year End Accountant for a 3-month contract in St Helens. The role supports year-end and audit requirements and suits someone with practice, audit or technical accounting background who can quickly add value and work with senior finance stakeholders to meet reporting deadlines.

Start ASAP with a 4-days-on-site, 1-day-from-home pattern. ACA/ACCA or qualified by experience, strong Excel and independent working capability are essential.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA qualified or qualified by experience.
• Experience in practice, audit or technical accounting roles.
• Strong understanding of statutory accounts/year-end processes.
• Experience liaising with external auditors.
• Excellent Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of year-end statutory accounts.
• Assist with external audit process and act as key auditor contact.
• Prepare audit schedules, reconciliations and supporting documentation.
• Review and reconcile balance sheet accounts.
• Produce month-end and year-end journals as required.
• Support preparation of financial statements.
• Investigate and resolve accounting queries and discrepancies.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls.
• Assist with VAT and other statutory reporting.
• Support cash flow, accrual and prepayment reviews.
• Analyse financial data to support decisions.
• Contribute to ad hoc finance projects during the contract.

Skills

Excel

Analytical skills

Independent worker

Audit experience

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified

Qualified by experience

Tools

Excel

Job description

Accountable Recruitment Limited is seeking an Interim Year End Accountant for a 3-month contract in St Helens. The role supports year-end and audit requirements and suits someone with practice, audit or technical accounting background who can quickly add value and work with senior finance stakeholders to meet reporting deadlines.

Start ASAP with a 4-days-on-site, 1-day-from-home pattern. ACA/ACCA or qualified by experience, strong Excel and independent working capability are essential.